Hazard Reduction Burn Underway at Burrawan Plantation in Port Macquarie-Hastings
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Forestry Corporation of NSW is conducting a 97-hectare planned hazard reduction burn at Burrawan Plantation, currently reported as under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Port Macquarie-Hastings, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The Forestry Corporation of NSW has issued an alert for a planned hazard reduction burn at the Burrawan Plantation. The operation, identified as HRB_PEP_BUR014_016_2026, is currently classified as a "Planned Burn" alert level. The incident is being managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW and is reported as being under control.
Affected Areas
The activity is located within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Area, specifically at the Burrawan Plantation site.
What You Should Do
As this is a controlled hazard reduction operation, residents in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area should be aware of the fire activity. The status of the burn is currently "Under control." Residents are advised to monitor conditions and stay informed through official NSW RFS channels.
Expected Conditions
The hazard reduction burn covers an area of approximately 97 hectares. Active fire is present on-site as part of the planned operation to reduce fuel loads.
Timeline
The alert was last updated on March 8, 2026, at 1:02 PM. The operation is ongoing with the fire status maintained as under control.
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